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Glauser School of Music Announces Launch of Kent State Youth Winds

A new youth wind ensemble, led by the Glauser School's Wendy K. Matthews and colleagues Sarah Kois (M.M. '20) and Garrett Doty, comes to Kent State University in fall 2021. 

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Kent State School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame

The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the Kent State University School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.

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Georgio Sabino III at his exhibition of photography standing in front of a photograph of President Barack Obama.

Alumni Spotlight - Georgio Sabino III

It is not often that you have the opportunity to photograph figures such as Oprah Winfrey or to meet former President Barack Obama, but Georgio Sabino III’s career has led him to do so. 

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School of Theatre and Dance Ranked in Top 50 of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degrees by Study.com

Kent State University's School of Theatre and Dance is ranked #50 on Study.com's list of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree programs in the United States. In addition to this national ranking, the School of Theatre and Dance is one of only two theatre programs from the state of Ohio on the list. In its rankings, Study.com assesses hundreds of universities across the country and selected Kent State University based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more. 

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Read Between the Lines: Kent State Musicology Professor Looks Deeper Into the Life of Beethoven

In 1996, Theodore Albrecht, professor of musicology, was diligently working on his original project of annotating, translating and studying approximately 430 letters written to Ludwig van Beethoven by his friends and family. Then a new opportunity presented itself. Albrecht found that his two projects worked together to add further understanding and context, giving him the opportunity to add depth and discover new details of Beethoven’s life.

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The 2021 Fashion Tech Hackathon Goes International

The Fashion Tech Hackathon, a cross circular event hosted by the Kent State University School of Fashion, has been on an upward trajectory since its inception in 2013. Read more about the Hackathon!

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